Published: April 9, 2026 at 10:56 pm
Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Hockey Jharkhand reached the semifinals of the Division ‘A’ of 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Ranchi, Jharkhand, which is supported by Anandana, the Coca-Cola India Foundation, on Thursday.
In the first quarterfinal, Hockey Association of Odisha enjoyed a commanding 8-1 victory over Hockey Maharashtra. Priyanka Minz (8′, 26′, 41′, 54) was in fantastic form as she registered four goals to her name. Princess Priya Ekka (20′, 42′), Sweety Kujur (26′) and Kiran Ekka (38′) also contributed with goals for Hockey Association of Odisha while Anvi Rawat (60′) scored the lone goal for Hockey Maharashtra.
The second quarterfinal clash saw Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeat Hockey Mizoram with a scoreline of 5-1. Captain Nousheen Naz (12′, 24′, 42′) scored a hattrick for her side while Nammi Geethasri (2′) and Bhabar Keshar (21′) also contributed with goals for the winning side. Captain of Hockey Mizoram Laldinpuii (53′) scored the only goal for her team in the final quarter.
Uttar Pradesh Hockey defeated Hockey Haryana 2-1 in a tightly-contested third quarterfinal encounter. Arika Kumari (21′) scored the opening goal in the second quarter to give Uttar Pradesh Hockey an early lead. Hockey Haryana’s Radhika (50′) scored the equaliser in the final quarter, however, four minutes later, Rashi Singh (54′) scored the winning goal for Uttar Pradesh Hockey.
In the last quarterfinal of the day, hosts Hockey Jharkhand defeated Hockey Punjab 2-0. Pushpa Manjhi (35′) and Sandeepa Kumari (53′) were the goalscorers for Hockey Jharkhand.
Hockey Association of Odisha will face Hockey Madhya Pradesh while Hockey Jharkhand will take on Uttar Pradesh Hockey in the semifinals on Friday.
